Holding Water: Water Terms Used Within the Commercial Property Policy

Water issues are often confusing and involve multiple undefined terms such as plumbing, sewer, drain, overflow, or discharge. This article reviews how the terms are applied in the commercial property policy.

13 minute read September 01, 2023 at 12:05 AM

Christine G. Barlow

Holding Water: Water Terms Used Within the Commercial Property Policy

[Editor's Note: Based on reader feedback, we've wanted to cover more issues regarding insurance as contained and referred to in commercial leases. Our colleagues at FC&S

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